The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should "push" Patrick Surtain to return this week against the Chiefs. We hear from Mike Klis and his comments on JK Dobinns' injury. Who would the guys rather have suit up for the Broncos on Sunday between PS2 and Dobbins? We go through the AFC contending teams and examine what the records are of the teams they've played. What AFC resumes were the most surprising and which have the most fraudulent resume? We preview the Avalanche and Ducks game tonight at Ball Arena. How will the Avs handle one of the hottest teams in the NHL? Will the Nuggets coast to a win over a bad Kings team tonight? Zach shares his theory as to why Cam Johnson has struggled so much to start this season. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Cam Johnson's slow start to the season and why Tim Hardaway hasn't had the same issues. The guys then dive into the Broncos offensive struggles this season, specifically Bo Nix's struggles. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix having too quick of an internal clock. Is there a better balance Nix can have of staying in the pocket more but continuing to not take sacks? What is the concern level for the guys if JK Dobbins were to land on IR? Today's "Three Count" includes Travis Hunter having surgery on his knee which will have him miss the remainder of the season, Kordell Stewart being interested in the CSU coaching job, and the Mavericks firing Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic. We hear from the Rockies new front office executive Paul DePodesta and Zach explains why he has a problem with his comments. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how they would feel if Kordell Stewart become the next head coach at Colorado State. Cecil shares his findings from watching the Bills and Chiefs game and how the Bills offense was able to attack this great Chiefs defense. We react to the news of JK Dobbins needing a second opinion on his injury. How fearful are the guys with the Broncos offense if they have to move forward without Dobbins for a period of time? Is RJ Harvey ready to be the bell cow running back for the team or should the Broncos have traded for a running back before the deadline? Zach shares his theory as to why Cam Johnson has struggled so much to start this season. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they prepare to take on the Chiefs this upcoming weekend. Will we see Nix play as well against Kansas City as we saw last year? Should Nix be under center more often than we have seen recently, to help out the timing of the offense and help the run game? The guys suggest Bo Nix and the Broncos offense get back to the basics and get Courtland Sutton more involved. We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on fixing the Broncos offense. Is there any chance Sean Payton would bench Nix this season? The guys react to the crazy weekend in the NFL and which results surprised them to the most. Should Broncos Country be concerned about either Buffalo or Baltimore coming to Denver in the first round of the playoffs? We wrap up the show with Chad Andrus joining the show to discuss Juju Lewis' first Colorado start and the Nuggets. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the crazy weekend in the NFL. Which result was the most surprising for the guys? Should Broncos Country be concerned about either Buffalo or Baltimore coming to Denver in the first round of the playoffs? How can Sean Payton and Bo Nix get Courtland Sutton more involved after not targeting him much the previous 5 weeks? We react to the Avalanche blowing out the two-time Western Conference champion Oilers in Edmonton over the weekend. Did the Avs send a message to the rest of the NHL on Friday winning 9-1? The Nuggets were able to stay at home after winning two games at Ball Arena over the weekend and Zach speaks to how dominant and connected they have been at home this season. What growth have the guys seen form Peyton Watson this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they prepare to take on the Chiefs this upcoming weekend. The guys suggest Bo Nix and the Broncos offense get back to the basics and get Courtland Sutton more involved. We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on fixing the Broncos offense. Should Nix be under center more often than we have seen recently, to help out the timing of the offense and help the run game? Is there any chance Sean Payton would bench Nix this season? Today's "Three Count" features the impressive record of the Nuggets, Broncos and Avalanche at home this season, Brian Daboll getting fired in New York after blowing another double-digit lead, and the Broncos and Chiefs game hosting CBS' NFL Today this Sunday. What did the guys make of Juju Lewis' first Colorado start? What took so long for Lewis to be on the field?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how they spent their weekend without a Broncos game this Sunday. What sports and entertainment were the guys watching this weekend? How can Sean Payton and Bo Nix get Courtland Sutton more involved after not targeting him much the previous 5 weeks? The Nuggets were able to stay at home after winning two games at Ball Arena over the weekend, but Zach says the resume might be misleading. What concerns do the guys have with Jamal Murray's health after he missed Saturday's game? We react to the Avalanche blowing out the two-time Western Conference champion Oilers in Edmonton over the weekend. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance from last night. We compare Nix's stats this season through 10 games to Russell Wilson's 2023 stats through 10 games. How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for Nix's poor play? Did Payton jump the gun when calling his shot that Nix would be a top quarterback in the NFL and that he develops quarterbacks better than other people? How long until the Broncos offense and defense are at odds with the defense carrying the team in many of these games? We react to Colin Cowherd suggesting Sean Payton and the Broncos could move on from Bo Nix. We wrap up the show with Chad Andrus joining the show and the guys giving out their "game balls" after a Broncos win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos ugly 10-7 win over the Raiders from last night. How long can the Broncos defense carry the offense until this style of play becomes unstable? The guys give credit to the Broncos defense and their 6 sack from last night. Zach and Phil preview the Buffaloes game tomorrow in which Juju Lewis will make his first collegiate start. What should we expect from Lewis in a conference road game? Former Bronco and Super Bowl 50 champion Brandon Marhsall joins the show to discuss if the Broncos defense and offense can be at odds with one side of the ball out performing the other by a lot, his thoughts on Bo Nix's development or lack thereof, and the Broncos not making a move at the trade deadline. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance from last night. We compare Nix's stats this season through 10 games to Russell Wilson's 2023 stats through 10 games. How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for Nix's poor play? Did Payton jump the gun when calling his shot that Nix would be a top quarterback in the NFL and that he develops quarterbacks better than other people? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos already having four games this season with double-digit penalties, the news that Jayden Daniels will not need surgery and will not go on IR making it a possibility he plays against Denver, and Colin Cowherd suggesting the Broncos could look for a replacement for Bo Nix. What are the guys looking for from the Nuggets tonight as they take on the Warriors?